C&M Travel Recruitment’s Travel Gender Pay Gap Index for 2024, released in May 2025, reveals a concerning rise in the gender pay gap within the travel industry. The gap has widened to 13.8%, up from 11.15% in 2023, signaling slow progress toward gender pay equity.
Despite women making up 66% of the workforce in the travel sector, the study highlighted significant disparities in earnings between male and female employees, particularly in higher-paying roles. This gap has raised concerns about the industry’s efforts to achieve gender equality in pay and leadership positions.
Experts from both the travel and recruitment industries pointed out that, although initiatives aimed at reducing the pay gap have been implemented, meaningful progress is still lacking, especially at senior levels. The report underscores the ongoing challenges women face in terms of salary disparities and career advancement opportunities.
Analysts caution that the widening gap could have long-term effects on recruitment strategies and hinder the sector’s diversity and inclusion goals. As the industry continues to work towards creating a more equitable work environment, the need for targeted action remains critical.
